Wattled Cranes at Meno a Kwena/Botswana, Africam
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A wattled crane in profile next to a tall vegetation. It has mostly white and grey feathers with reddish skin on its face and wattle.
A wattled crane at the International Crane Foundation. A threatened species, these cranes live in South Africa.
For the #birdoftheday theme of #longbeak.
#birds #crane #wattledcrane #longbeaks #nature #wildlife #protectnature #EastCoastKin #conservation
"The downlisting reflects the effort placed on the species over the last 30 years and highlights the importance of collaborating when protecting a species and their grasslands and wetland habitats that we all depend on." ~ Dr. Damian Waters, South African Regional Manager #wattledcrane #goodnews ππͺΆπ§ͺ
"The downlisting reflects the effort placed on the species over the last 30 years and highlights the importance of collaborating when protecting a species and their grassland and wetland habitats that we all depend on." ~ Dr. Damian Waters, South African Regional Manager #wattledcrane #goodnews ππͺΆπ§ͺ
Did you know you can play a key role in protecting wetlands? Share information on social media, attend local events and help others understand how wetlands are linked to crane conservation. Learn more: savingcranes.org #wwd25
π #greycrownedcrane and #wattledcrane in South Africa. Ciming Mei
Aerial view of the vast Kafue Flats wetland floodplain. Inset photo of an adult Wattled Crane standing near a wetland.
"We aim to support wetland conservation for all β now and in the future." ~ Mwape Sichilongo, Southern African Floodplains Regional Dir. #WWD25 π πͺΆ
π· The vast Kafue Flats floodplain is home to the #wattledcrane & #greycrownedcrane. Dr. Rich Beilfuss/International Crane Foundation & Anne Jefferson